SOPHOMORE SYLLABUS
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LEVEL 3
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Course Name:
English Conversation 4
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Class Name:
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Class Location:
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Semester/Days/Times:
Fall 2017
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Units/Hours:
2/3
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Textbook:
Skillful: Reading & Writing. Book 2
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Teacher:
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Office & Office Hours:
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ASSESSMENT
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Pre-test
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0% of final grade
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Provided
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Week 1
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Attendance
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20% of final grade
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Homework & Participation
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20% of final grade
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Homework: 10% (Teacher discretion)
Participation: 10% (Teacher discretion)
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Midterm Exam (Oral)
(Covering Units 1-3)
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20% of final grade
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Week 9
(either/both lessons; no day off)
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Final Exam (Written)
(Covering Units 1-5)
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40% of final grade
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30%: Standardized written exam drawn from question banks provided (Teacher-created)
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Week 16
(final and post-test same day)
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Post-test
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10%: Combines with above for final exam score (Provided)
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CURVE: The curve for this class will be determined by Academic Affairs and will be available on the WSU information site during the archiving period.
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F = i) score below 40, ii) did not sit final exam, iii) ≥33% absence, iv) proven cheating in exam(s)
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COURSE DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES
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Course Description: This course focuses on speaking, reading, and writing. Students will respond orally to written texts, engaging critically and constructively to the topics generated by the readings and video. They will be able to support their opinions both orally and in written format. Students will develop critical thinking skills by analyzing, synthesizing and developing their individual opinions and ideas around a topic.
Course objectives:
The general objectives for this course are to:
- Develop speaking competence.
- Develop critical reading skills.
- Develop writing competence.
- Develop critical thinking skills.
- Expose students to academic vocabulary in context.
By the end of this course you will have:
- Generated opinions and ideas from reading a text
- Expressed and supported opinions logically and effectively in both oral and written format
- Used target language when discussing unit questions/topics.
- Written sentences and/or paragraphs of different genres
- Delivered a clear and coherent oral presentation
- Written and maintained a writing portfolio.
Teaching Strategies:
Video, audio, group/pair work, role-plays, demonstrations, presentations, debates, portfolio, modeling, in-class preparation, and others as the instructor sees fit.
REQUIRED FROM STUDENTS
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Textbook
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All students must BUY the assigned textbook. PHOTOCOPIED TEXTBOOKS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN CLASS. Persistent refusal to comply with this directive may result in disciplinary action.
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Materials
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Each student should come to class with all their necessary books as well as pens and pencils and other required materials.
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Cell phone
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Cell phone use is permitted for dictionaries but should be limited for phone calls and messaging unless absolutely urgent. STUDENTS SHOULD POLITELY ASK TO BE EXCUSED TO TAKE/MAKE A CALL IF URGENT.
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Behavior
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Students are expected to behave respectfully toward the teacher, their classmates, Woosong property, and any Woosong staff. Students should pay attention, participate willingly, and always do their best. Effort and good attitude will be rewarded as well as ability.
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Attendance
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Attendance comprises 20% of each student’s final score. Attendance is calculated in half-hour increments. Persistent absence and/or tardiness will affect a student’s final score. ≥33% absence will result in a Fail.
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COURSE CALENDAR
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Week 1
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Introductions (Ice-breakers, student activities)
Pre-test
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Week 2
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Unit 1: Nourishment
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Week 3
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Unit 2: Community
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Week 4
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Unit 3: Space
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Week 5
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Unit 4: Scale
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Week 6
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Chuseok Holiday Week - No Classes
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Week 7
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Unit 5:Success
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Week 8
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Review
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Week 9
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MIDTERM EXAM
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Week 10
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Unit 6: Pressure
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Week 11
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Unit 7 :Fear
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Week 12
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Unit 8: Stories
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Week 13
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Unit 9 : Water
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Week 14
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Unit 10: Persuasion
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Week 15
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Review
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Week 16
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FINAL EXAM (incl. post-test)
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